ShotSpotter

Embark on a comprehensive examination of the ShotSpotter system with Blue Data Lab, delving into its profound implications for community safety in Detroit. Our research endeavors to elucidate the varied perspectives of Detroit residents, the Detroit Police Department, and the City Council, illuminating the intricate dynamics inherent in the deployment of this gunfire detection system. Participate in a discerning analysis of the efficacy and challenges encountered since the implementation of ShotSpotter in early 2021, and interact with the graphs below.

ShotSpotter
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About Blue Data Lab

Based out of University of Michigan- Dearborn's Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Blue Data Lab studies police violence and surveillance, such as the use of shot detection systems in Detroit and predictive policing methods.

Tian An Wong

Tian An Wong

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

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Antonios Koumpias

Antonios Koumpias

Assistant Professor of Economics

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Dawson Kinsman

Dawson Kinsman

Graduate Student, Computational Mathematics

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Hadi Chaaban

Hadi Chaaban

Undergraduate Student, Computer Science

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